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The Greedy Aphids in Ellie's Blackberry Garden

Shirley Lavone Williams

Paperback (Independently published, June 6, 2020)

There is no feeling quite so refreshing as capturing a fresh warm sweet glance into the life of a little girl enjoying growing a blackberry garden with the support of her best animal friends. When a pesky aphids family decides to move into Ellie’s blackberry garden and eat up her blackberry plants, Ellie and her friends do everything they can think of to get rid of the voracious aphids. Until a tiny bold, cheerful ladybug by the name of Lacie stops by and bestows her aid in helping discard the garden of aphids. A warm fun twist, to end the story with a little science knowledge about aphids and ladybugs, Ellie is happy to say she has a healthy blackberry garden—enough to make her famous blackberry pie! The illustrations created by Chris Hammond provides beautiful eye-catching moments that bring Ellie’s blackberry garden and friends alive while inspiring children to understand the authenticity of nature. Adding this book to your shopping cart begins the opportunity for your child to become friends with Ellie and all of her helpful animals’ friends. This story provides early learners with reading, math, and science skills.

Organic Gardens

Lori Kinstad Pupeza

Library Binding (Checkerboard Library, Jan. 1, 2002)

Describes how to make an organic garden.

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Vegetable Gardens

Lori Kinstad Pupeza

Library Binding (Checkerboard Library, Jan. 1, 2002)

Describes how to plan and create a vegetable garden, discussing where to plant, what kinds of vegetables to grow, seeds and seedlings, watering, maintenance, and pests.

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Wildlife Gardens

Lori Kinstad Pupeza

Library Binding (Checkerboard Library, Jan. 1, 2002)

Provides information on choosing a site for a garden, picking plants that will attract birds, butterflies, and other animals, and caring for your garden.

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Patio Gardens

Lori Kinstad Pupeza

Library Binding (Checkerboard Library, Jan. 1, 2002)

Provides instructions for growing plants in containers, including how to create a flower-filled pot for a balcony and a window box with fruits and vegetables.